Hot Water
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Midnight Oud
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Hot Water is a divisive cheapie: some love its warm spice and confident masculinity, others find it a bland, synthetic mess with woeful performance. Approach with caution, but if it clicks, it's a budget winner.
This is a beast of a fragrance, a divisive love-it-or-hate-it scent that punches way above its price point. It's smoky, spicy, and utterly unapproachable for some - a bold statement for those who dare.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 11% |
| Floral | 1% | 2% |
| Fruity | 2% | 2% |
| Green | 36% | 24% |
| Sweet | 17% | 14% |
| Warm | 25% | 33% |
| Woody | 10% | 6% |
| Earthy | 19% | 16% |
| Animalic | 2% | 6% |
| Fresh | 12% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy character and moderate sillage, when it performs, make it suitable for casual wear and dates, as many users attested to receiving compliments. However, its often-criticised weak longevity requires frequent reapplication, which isn't ideal for formal or office settings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
With its nuclear projection and immense longevity, this is not an office-friendly scent; it's far too intrusive. It suits cold evenings and formal events where leaving a strong impression is desired, though some find it too challenging for even a date.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Pimiento notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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